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Mechanical engineering technicians design, install and repair industrial machines and parts.
You could work: evenings / weekends; on shifts
There will be
2.8% more Mechanical engineering technician jobs in 2029.
In your local area
As a mechanical engineering technician, you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work in a factory or in an office.
Your working environment may be noisy and outdoors some of the time.
You can get into this job through:
You can do a foundation degree or higher national diploma in mechanical engineering.
You'll usually need:
You can take a college course which would teach you some of the skills needed to become a mechanical engineering technician. Relevant courses include:
You'll usually need:
You can apply to do a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, such as:
These can take between 3 and 4 years to complete and combine on-the-job training with learning off site.
You'll usually need:
You'll find more details about careers and training through the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and Tomorrow's Engineers.
With experience, you could manage a team or a project.
You could specialise in areas like CAD design or quality control.
You could also qualify as an engineer by completing a degree in mechanical engineering.